Peabo Bryson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, best known for his soft-rock ballads often recorded as duets with notable female singers. His distinctive smooth vocal style, characterized by rich, emotional resonance, helped him produce two Grammy Award-winning hits in the 90s: "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle. Born in 1951, Bryson's career spans over four decades, making significant contributions to the genre of soul and pop music. His influence is evident in the modern ballad format, especially in the realm of film soundtracks.